City Council Minutes of a Regular Meeting
August 11, 2026
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL
August 11, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in the Council Chamber on August 11, 2026.
(1) CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
(3) CLOSED SESSION
a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/ DISMISSAL/ RELEASE
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTON 54956.9(D)(2)
(4) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS There was no public business from
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(5) RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hansen requested a motion to recess to Closed Session. Vice Mayor Honeycutt made a motion and Council Member Copeland seconded the motion to recess to Closed Session. The Council recessed into Closed Session. (6) RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Hansen reconvened the meeting and requested City Clerk Perez to take roll call.
PRESENT:
MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
(7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Hansen
(8) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richardson provided a report out on Closed Session item 3 a. that the City Council voted unanimously, with Council Member Jones as absent, to uphold discipline imposed by the City involving a Police Officer and noted that there was no further reportable action taken on the remaining items considered. (9) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Ms. Kimberly with Helpline Youth Counseling, provided a verbal presentation inviting the city to take advantage of programs the organization offers to communities regarding safe medications practices. She noted that one of their key initiations is “National Take Back Day” for unused medication is scheduled for October 24, 2026 and encouraged the city to participate in the event.
Mayor Hansen stated Signal Hill Police Department is currently involved in a sponsored program accepting unused medications and Captain Kelli Crigler confirmed that the City currently partners with MED-Project. She stated the Police Department facility has a disposal bin location in the lobby and accepts daily take-back of unused medications.
Mayor Hansen requested the announcement of National Take Back Day be published on the Police Department website to encourage resident participation.
There was no further public business from the floor nor public comment via Zoom webinar.
City Clerk Perez announced the items listed on agenda for consideration.
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(10) PRESENTATIONS
a. MAYOR’S MINUTE
Mayor Hansen announced various upcoming and recurring community events.
Mayor Hansen also presented certificates of recognition for generously supporting the 2026 Concerts in the Park to the following:
Aids Health Foundation, Aliyah’s Street Dogs, American Plus Bank, EDCO, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn, Noble Rotisserie, Port of Long Beach, and Signal Hill Petroleum. (11) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. YOUTH OUTREACH AND STUDENT COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Richardo Veloz, Parks, Recreation & Library Services Deputy Director provided a verbal presentation noting the various opportunities for youth participation the city currently offers.
Council discussion included the possibility of establishing a City Council Youth Advisory Committee and consideration of model programs from other cities.
Mayor Hansen requested a motion for a staff report to further develop proposed options.
Council Member Woods moved for a staff report to further develop proposed options and added that the item would be under the oversight of the City Manager as to consideration of the timeline. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Honeycutt to approve the recommended directions for staff.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
ABSTAIN: NONE
b. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
Vice Mayor Honeycutt moved, Council Member Woods moved to approve this item.
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The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
ABSTAIN: NONE
(12) CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items were routine and non-controversial. Items were acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion, unless removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
City Manager Tomaino and City Attorney Richardson pulled item 12 d. for separate consideration.
City Attorney Richardson presented a slide presentation recommending that the City Council initiate the process of transitioning from at-large to by-district elections.
Council Members discussed the item and Mayor Hansen inquired if there was public comment from the floor.
Pam Dutch Hughes stated she felt the district election would hurt the community and not bring it together.
There was no further public business from the floor nor public comment via Zoom webinar.
Mayor Hansen requested a motion on the item.
Vice Mayor Honeycutt moved, Council Member Woods seconded to approve the item 12 d.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Mayor Hansen requested a motion to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar items.
Council Member Woods moved, Vice Mayor Honeycutt seconded to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar items.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
ABSTAIN: NONE
a. CONTRACT AMENDMENT REGISTER DATED AUGUST 11, 2026
b. MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CROWN FACILITY
SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATED FOR CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES c. RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO GRANT A PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO CARDINAL PIPELINE, L.P. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH RUIZ CONCRETE AND PAVING, INCORPORATED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT (90.27007)
d. A RESOLUTION ON THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO TRANSITION FROM AT-LARGE TO BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10010
AND SETTING FORTH THE PROCESS FOR TRANSITIONIONG TO DISTRICT
ELECTIONS
e. VEHICLE BUDGET CARRYOVER
f. WARRANT REGISTER DATED AUGUST 11, 2026
g. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
(13) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES – ABSENT
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS – Stated no new business.
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND – Stated no new business.
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT – Thanked the Police Department for a fantastic National Night Out. He noted the event was very well attended, and a lot of kids were having a lot of fun. He specifically mentions the smiles on everyone’s face and appreciated the City Council Minutes of a Regular Meeting
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engagement of the community with the Police staff and that it reflects the how the Police Department communicates and works with our community. He expressed his appreciation to Chief Kenneally and all of everyone at PD to create a great event.
MAYOR HANSEN – Expressed her appreciation for all the activities and events that was held this summer. She announced that she will not be attending the next Council meeting as she will be out of the state with her daughter’s enrollment in college. (14) ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR HANSEN adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
TINA L. HANSEN
MAYOR
Attest:
DARITZA PEREZ
CITY CLERK